Mr. Hill. They were not taken out of the gun, as I recall, sir, until we arrived at the station.
Mr. Belin. Who took it out of the gun?
Mr. Hill. I took it out of the gun.
Mr. Belin. Did you keep it in your possession until you put on your initials?
Mr. Hill. All six shells remained in my possession until I initialed them.
Mr. Belin. Was this an empty shell or live bullet?
Mr. Hill. That is a live round.
Mr. Belin. For what caliber?
Mr. Hill. A .38 caliber.
Mr. Belin. I am going to hand you another bullet which has been marked Q-177.